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February 2010
It’s the start of a new year, and a new decade. A time when most of us think about new beginnings, make resolutions and plans, set goals and prioritize. Something we should do on an ongoing basis, but feel more compelled at the start of something new. So much has been accomplished in the past several years, and the current committees are doing a good job of maintaining the neighborhood as a great place to live. As the year begins, the Association also has a great new board. We too are setting goals for what we would like to accomplish over the next 12 months that further builds our community
One objective is to get to know more of our neighbors and to grow the number involved in the Association. We plan to build this concept block by block. Stoop sitting is one way to begin to know our neighbors and then having block gatherings.
Another objective is for BHA to do a Better Job of Reinforcing Green Initiatives. How can we convince households to recycle on an ongoing basis? Several different ideas were suggested but would love to hear more.
I would also like to see our website updated. What would you like to see added to the website?
We have 12 meetings throughout the year. One is the summer picnic and another is the winter holiday party. In February Jim Kraft will join us and discuss in what direction our new mayor may take Baltimore. In March we will vote on the budget. What events/ lectures/ information would motivate you to join us at our monthly meetings?
Lots of questions here. Your input is important. If you have other ideas, or would like to be involved in any activities as the year progresses, please communicate with me or any of the other board members. You can reach me at 410-675-4948 (home) or 410-209-9677 (cell) or torisimms.bha@gmail.com.
May 2010 be a better year for all of us! See you in the hood!
-Tori Simms,
President BHA
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THIS MEANS EVERYONE ...
Everyone is responsible for keeping their own pet droppings and garbage in their own rat-proof container with a tight-fitting lid, and placing it out for collection. When everyone takes full responsibility for their own pets and garbage – everyone gets to live in a clean, rat-free community.
Please do not put your pet’s waste into someone else’s trash can. Some of our neighbors have been very upset, when bringing their emptied trash can into the house, realized that someone had used their trash can to put their pet’s filled waste bag in.
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DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS FOR RECYCLING
With single stream recycling materials go to a processing facility using an automated system to sort and bale recyclables. Plastic bags jam the automated machinery. Most retailers now collect used shopping bags for recycling (even used dry cleaning bags). Put recyclables in paper bags, cardboard boxes, City
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GARDENERS and Garden Lovers!
Get Ready!!!
Let the 2010 Butchers Hill Garden Tour chairman, Joe Rehak, know if we might include your garden, or if you can suggest a garden worth including to make this early June fund-raiser a success: jrehak@lightspeedsystems.net.
SAVE THE DATES! 2010 Butchers Hill Events:
Spring Flea Market – Saturday, May 8 Garden Tour – Sunday, June 6 Potluck Picnic – Wednesday, July 7
Fall Flea Market – Saturday, September 11
House Tour – Sunday, October 10
Holiday Potluck – Sunday, December 5
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February Community Calendar
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Groundhog Day |
3 Butchers Hill
General Meeting 7PM
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Land Use Committee 7PM |
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Book Club
7:30PM
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C.O.P. 7:30 PM
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Committee
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Valentine’s Day
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Presidents Day |
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Streetscape
Committee 7PM
Mardi Gras |
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Block Reps
& Crime Prevention 7PM
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Flea Market
Committee 7PM |
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Education
Committee 7PM |
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C.O.P.
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TRASH PICKUP **GRN ZONE: WEDNESDAY RECYCLING **GRN ZONE: FRIDAY
**RED ZONE: THURSDAY **RED ZONE: TUESDAY
**BLUE ZONE: TUESDAY **BLUE ZONE: THURSDAY
BHA Committees and Monthly Meetings
Crime Prevention/Block Representatives: Wednesday, February 17, 7 PM, 2105 E. Baltimore St. Meets monthly to share information from our block representatives and to coordinate action. New block representatives wanted; if interested e-mail or call Carolyn: c.boitnott@verizon.net, 410-522-4991.
Police ask that residents call 410-666-DRUG to report repeated suspected drug activity, but always call 911 if you need immediate police response. Protect your car from break-ins, do not leave anything valuable or tempting in your car, not even a quarter.
- Butchers Hill Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.): Butchers Hill Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) has been regularly patrolling the neighborhood for over six years, and conducts its walk-arounds on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. We meet at 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Patterson Park Ave. and Lombard St. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Evan Helfrich, 410-342-2148, ubik14@netscape.net.
- Community Representative, School 27 School Improvement Team: Carolyn Boitnott, 410-522-4991.
- Education Committee See article on Page 4. Tuesday, February 23, 7 PM. Contacts: Tori Simms, Carolyn Boitnott or Martha Del Pizzo. Contact: Tori Simms, 410-675-4948, tori.simms@kimball.com.
- Flea Market Committee: Monday, February 22, 7 PM at 105 S. Chester St. Please come and join a fun committee. Contact: William White at willilicious@hotmail.com or 410-563-7941
- House Tour Planning Meeting: No meeting this month. The first house tour meeting will be in late March. Any recruits for the committee or house offers are always welcome. For more information contact Dee at DeeLundelius@verizon.net or Sue at SueNoon@cavtel.net .
- Community Initiatives: No meeting this month. Call Kathy Hackett, ktyhack@gmail.com, 410-327-2447. To request a new neighbor packetemail BHAmember@gmail.com. NEW NEIGHBORS: See the Moving In link on our web site: www.butchershill.org
- Book Club: Tuesday, February 9th. The book being discussed will be “Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann. For more information contact: Anne Puckett, anne_puckett@hotmail.com, 410-675-8765.
- Land Use: Monday, February 8th, 7 PM, at the White House, 27 S. Patterson Park Ave. The Land Use Committee reminds homeowners in the 2100 and 2200 blocks of E. Baltimore St. and the 2200 block of E. Pratt St. that you live in a City historic district. All exterior work and painting must be submitted to CHAP and Butchers Hill. We're happy to help with any questions. Contact Virgil Bartram: 410-327-4964. CHAP's number is 410-396-4866.
- BHA Executive Committee: Thursday, February 11, 7 PM, at 232 S. Patterson Park Ave. Contact Tori Simms, 410-675-4948, tori.simms@kimball.com .
- Streetscape Committee: Thursday, February 16, 7 PM, at 2128 E. Baltimore St. For more information contact Ann Wolfe: annwolfe@verizon.net or Carol Richman: mmmount@earthlink.net.
- Newsletter: Wednesday, February 17 is the deadline for all articles, ads, and notices for the march issue of the BHA newsletter. Contact Patricia Clark: BHAnewsletter@gmail.com
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Meeting: 7:00 PM, St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Chester & Lombard. Contact Tori Simms, tori.simms@kimball.com
AGENDA: Hear what is coming in 2010 at the Neighborhood and City levels. Committee chairs will talk about
goals for 2010 and request ideas from you. Special guest speaker: Councilman Jim Kraft.
Butchers Hill Association General Meeting Notes 01/06/2010
Big Brother / Big Sister Program – Barry Glassman –
Barry has applied for a grant from Hopkins to assist the Butchers Hill Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. If awarded, the money will go to activities, excursions, and educational and sports supplies for the kids. All that is needed are volunteers willing to share a couple of hours a month with these kids. If you are interested, let Barry know. (Please see more info below.)
The 2010 Slate of Officers were elected as presented:
President: Tori Simms
Vice president: Don Renaud
Vice president: Beth Braun
Recording secretary: Jo Van Wely
Corresponding secretary: Marina Merrick
Parliamentarian: Craig Thomson
Member at Large: Heather Norris
Member at Large: EJ Braida
Member at Large: Todd Lapointe
Treasurer: Greg Matanowski
Speaker – George Della, State Senator
He discussed those issues that he expects the state senate to face in the upcoming session.
VOLUNTEER BIG BROTHERS / BIG SISTERS
Being a Big Brother Big Sister volunteer is something anyone can do – the only requirements are:
- Willingness to be a friend
- Have fun
- Show respect for children, their families, and communities
- Encourage others to volunteer
- Learn about the organization at every level
- Must be 18 years or older
Volunteer Programs
Community One-to-One is the traditional Big Brother Big Sister program. It is the foundation on which all of our programs are built.
Amachi Big Brothers Big Sisters provides one-to-one mentoring to children of prisoners, in partnership with local faith organizations. Amachi means "who knows but what God has brought us through this child."
Bigs In School provides one-to-one mentoring at elementary and middle school schools, in partnership with businesses, universities, high schools, and individuals.
Talent-to-Share is a special interest volunteer program for individuals who want to share their unique talents and knowledge. Some of these opportunities include:
- Fund raising committees
- Special events committees
- Office volunteers give a couple of hours a week or month working in our friendly environment helping our very appreciative staff
It is easier than ever to volunteer. You can:
- Inquire online today! http://www.bbbs.org/site/
- Complete the application and mail or fax back.
- In Central Maryland, call 410.243.4000
- E-mail us at info@biglittle.org
(Barry Glassman is heading up a group from Butchers Hill who will be volunteering. If interested please contact him at bglassma@verizon.net)
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
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recycle bins or any container clearly marked “recycle” at your address location for regular trash.
Trash Tips: Remember to put out trash and recycling in clearly marked containers (cans). Do not put out recycling in clear plastic bags (you may get a citation and fine for this). NO STYROFOAM in any shape, even if it has a recycle triangle with a number on it, is recyclable in our present single-stream collection system. Carry out containers (like those with attached lids) or yogurt containers, etc., are allowed if it is marked with a #1 thru #7 inside the recycle triangle.
Bulk Trash Information:
Call 311 or request a pick-up using 311 Online at www.baltimore.customerservicerequest.org. Pickup of bulk items is as follows: must schedule by phone at least one week ahead or online 4 business days prior to pickup; no more than 3 items; up to 4 tires w/o rims, no auto parts or building materials (including paint, flammable or hazardous waste); place at regular trash collection location by 7AM on pickup day. NOTE: approximately 600 pickups are scheduled per pick-up day. Remember to get a confirmation number.
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PATTERSON PARK:
Monday, February 22, 5:30pm. FREE CLASS: Cooking Healthy on a Budget at the Virginia Baker Recreation Center. Cooking demonstration & handouts with recipes. For more info 410-396-9156. RSVP: Katie@pattersonpark.com |
VEGGIES FOR KIDS! – Get Involved!
Be part of the program that is bringing Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to children in our community! Volunteer to wash and divide fruit and vegetables for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at Patterson Park Public Charter School. Volunteers are preparing produce on Tuesdays at 9 am and 2:40 pm, on Wednesdays at 1:20 pm, and on Thursdays at 2:40 pm. To be a part of this program and help give these children a free healthy snack choice, please contact Debbie Mattera at 410-558-1230, ext. 393 or VCoordinator@ pppcs.org. We would love for you to be a part of our Community School!
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SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY GARDEN CLUB:
Welcomes new members! They will be holding the following workshops.
(Call 443-984-3904 to register)
Indoor Potted Plant Decorating
Monday, February 8 (4-6 p.m.) Help the Garden Club of the Southeast Anchor Library with an indoor planting project. Decorate planters for the library using stencils, plus create a pot to take home.
Creating a Green Patio, and more!
Monday, March 1 (6:30-8 p.m.) There’s a simple way to help the Chesapeake Bay while planning your backyard or driveway. Pervious pavers and surfaces offer the simplicity of a patio yet offer a way to reduce storm water run off. Come hear about options for your backyard or driveway from a panel of speakers who will present their experiences with pervious pavers and surfaces. Get facts from pros who have been involved with pervious installations.
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Visit our website for complete General Meeting notes, newsletters, “moving in” information, Butchers Hill history, Butchers Hill Artists, and so much more at www.butchershill.org |
EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
Needs a new Chairperson. The group has met quarterly to raise funds to support two local schools (C.J. Rogers K-8 and Patterson Park Charter K-8) through the BHA Flea Market booth, the general budget and any other fund raiser the committee chooses. If interested please contact Tori Simms, tori.simms@kimball.com or 410-675-4948. |
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—BUTCHERS HILL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP—please renew for 2010 now!
NAME: ______________________________________________ PHONE:___________________ EMAIL:_________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________ New Neighbor Packet? ________
Would you like to serve on a committee? ____ Which? ________________ Are you interested in volunteering at BHA events? ____
Annual dues (Jan. thru Dec.) are $10 per person, $6 for seniors and low-income. Make checks payable to the Butchers Hill Association and return form and payment to BHA, 27 South Patterson Park Ave., Baltimore, MD 21231. Paid members may have 3 free classified ads per year of 50 words or less. Ads are subject to available space. No commercial or political ads.
The editor reserves the right to refuse any ad. Address ads to BHAnewsletter@gmail.com |
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